There are various standard screw heads - in the US it’s most common to see Phillips head screws but in the UK we tend to use PosiDrive - there is also a Japanese standard crosshead screw and if a Japanese screwdriver fits the wing bolts best it may be that you have some of those holding the wings on. Great content and result on sorting the foam out.
I also use a steamer for wrinkles like those. The really bad ones I pour 180 degree water over them. That gets enough heat to re expand the foam. Rubbing the surface with your thumb does minimize the gatering. I use polycrylic on my models and it will fill the very small defects easily.
Thanks Adam. No, I didn't get a chance to test fly that plane. I was headed out of town for a few days and he wanted it back soon.. I'll get a chance to fly it soon though..
Ruby, I've used this set for making cables..www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZK5F8HP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I'll give those Wera drivers a look. Thanks...
It’s not just easier, but also more effective on the deeper wrinkles. You can give the foam a longer time to absorb the energy from the water and also make the inner foam beads expand as well. Remember that styrofoam is an excellent insulator, therefore it takes time for the heat reach the lower layers. You got to be careful with the temperature though. If too hot, they beads on the surface over-expand and also stay like this after cooling down again - super ugly! Also, the color may change when getting too hot. I had quite some success with 70-75°C (158-167 F) and leave it in there for som 5-10 minutes. The more water, the longer it will stay on temperature.
There are various standard screw heads - in the US it’s most common to see Phillips head screws but in the UK we tend to use PosiDrive - there is also a Japanese standard crosshead screw and if a Japanese screwdriver fits the wing bolts best it may be that you have some of those holding the wings on.
Great content and result on sorting the foam out.
You hit it.. I guess these Chinese made planes are using the Japanese screws.. Thanks for the details about different screws.. Appreciate the insight.
Nice work and repair hints. You certainly made it look better!
It didn't fix it 100%, but it was a lot better than where we started.... Thanks...
I also use a steamer for wrinkles like those. The really bad ones I pour 180 degree water over them. That gets enough heat to re expand the foam. Rubbing the surface with your thumb does minimize the gatering. I use polycrylic on my models and it will fill the very small defects easily.
Thanks for the comments. I'll try the 180 degree water on the next repair.. Thanks for sharing.
good review I like that steamer I been using really hot water and small towels and oven mitts does towels get hot lol ☺✈✈👍👍
That is such a beautiful plane. Love mine and I fly the crap out of it LOL. Great video.
Thanks.. I agree the A4 is an awesome plane.. Looks wonderful...
Great video as always. Keep it up. Quality content.
Thanks for the support.
It's a bit like fixing kayaks of sealed hull types. Put small amount of water in it and put it in the sun.
Heats up expands and pushes dents out.
Some good tips there Will 👍
Thanks Cliff. Always appreciate your watching and commenting...
Very nice repair Will. Man that steamer really works well. Did you test it?
Thanks Adam. No, I didn't get a chance to test fly that plane. I was headed out of town for a few days and he wanted it back soon.. I'll get a chance to fly it soon though..
Is there a servo plier crimp set that you can recommend? Try Wera brand driver next. They are really good even on tiny stuff
Ruby, I've used this set for making cables..www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZK5F8HP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
I'll give those Wera drivers a look. Thanks...
What is the steamer model and what do they use it for? Maybe I missed that? Sorry. Nice vid.
Its. PUR Steam. Amazon.. Used for cleaning and steaming clothes.
I have a question for you. I now have a f7 Tigercat. Storage, landing gear up or down? Thanks for your help and videos.
Congrats on your Tigercat. She’s a wonderful plane. You’ll love her. I stir mine Gear up. Due to how I store my planes. Also easier for transport.
What type of steamer is that?
Its a PUR Steam steamer. Got it on amazon
Just use boiled water. It is easier than using steam.
It’s not just easier, but also more effective on the deeper wrinkles. You can give the foam a longer time to absorb the energy from the water and also make the inner foam beads expand as well. Remember that styrofoam is an excellent insulator, therefore it takes time for the heat reach the lower layers.
You got to be careful with the temperature though. If too hot, they beads on the surface over-expand and also stay like this after cooling down again - super ugly! Also, the color may change when getting too hot. I had quite some success with 70-75°C (158-167 F) and leave it in there for som 5-10 minutes. The more water, the longer it will stay on temperature.